The Galloway Cotillion

The Galloway School Cotillion Group Seventh grade program is a fun and exciting way to be introduced to the world of socializing, dancing, and manners! The traditional manners that are covered in all seventh grade (or first year) programs include:

• Receiving line procedures
• Dancing etiquette
• Going to a dance or party
• How to make good first impressions
• Introducing yourself and others
• Traditional rules for boys (escorting girls, holding chairs, coats, doors, and when to remove their hats, etc.)
• Telephone manners

The dancing taught in the seventh grade program includes the basic waltz and foxtrot, Charleston, disco shag, swing/jitterbug, free style, line and slow dancing. The program generally covers five consecutive weeks of dancing instruction for one and one-half hours each week, and culminates with at least one party that allows the students to practice all the skills learned during the course.